Alexis Even | JR | Track & Field
Parker, SD | Parker High School
Nursing Major

Why did you Choose Mount Marty?
It provided a welcoming community. 

What is your Favorite Memory at MMU?
The long bus rides to the national meets and how we all became closer!

Most Memorable Service Project:
Pulling weeds for the churches in the Yankton community.
 

Christian Mickelson | SR | Men's Basketball
Norfolk, NE | Norfolk Catholic High School
English and Secondary Education Major

Why did you Choose Mount Marty?
For the great feel of community the school has.
 
What is your Favorite Memory at MMU?
Having upperclassmen show us around campus when I was a little freshman.
 
Most Memorable Service Project:
Tutoring middle school students because it's when I knew I wanted to teach that grade level!
 

Michael Beyer | JR | Track & Field
Crooks, SD | Tri-Valley High School
Exercise Science Major

Why did you Choose Mount Marty?
Love the campus and it just felt like the right spot for me.
 
What is your Favorite Memory at MMU?
Hosting the Indoor GPAC championship.
 
Most Memorable Service Project:
Mission day is always fun!
 

Maci Nemetz | SO | Women's Basketball
Atkinson, NE | West Holt Public Schools
Nursing Major 

Why did you Choose Mount Marty?
I chose Mount Marty for its small campus, welcoming atmosphere, and a place where my faith had the potential to grow! 

What is your Favorite Memory at MMU?
My favorite memory so far has been the BLI trips to the Rocky Mountains and Estes Park Colorado. I made new friends as well as furthered my friendships that I had previously.

Most Memorable Service Project:
The most memorable service project was at the beginning of sophomore year. I assisted in repainting the headstones in the Sacred Heart Monastery Cemetery. It was a great opportunity to give back to generations of Sisters that have supported Mount Marty by giving a new light to their resting places.
 

Levi Langloss | SO | Track & Field
Crooks, SD | Tri-Valley High School
Business Entrepreneurship Major

Why did you Choose Mount Marty?
The faith aspect was a huge part for me along with the opportunity to be able to continue pursuing my sport, track and field. Also the university being small is very nice to build and maintain friendships that will last forever!

What is your Favorite Memory at MMU?
Attending bonfires with Father Grant Lacey and others to ask questions about my faith!

Most Memorable Service Project:
Picking up garbage all around Yankton and making sure our area and city are as clean as ever!
 

Thalen Schroeder | JR | Men's Basketball
Epiphany, SD | Homeschooled
Business Administration & Accounting Major

Why did you Choose Mount Marty?
Close to home, I felt wanted by the coaches and the community here at MMU.

What is your Favorite Memory at MMU?
My favorite memory is starting in my first varsity basketball game or the time spent the past 3 years grinding with my teammates. 

Most Memorable Service Project:
Painting a lady's garage because she insisted one coat of paint would be just fine and to not paint it again.

 

Carl Massa | JR | Track & Field
Edgemont, SD | Hot Springs High School
Pre-Med Major

Why did you Choose Mount Marty?
I chose Mount Marty because of its small size and feeling of community.

What is your Favorite Memory at MMU?
My favorite memory at Mount Marty has been the time spent succeeding in the classroom, on the track, and in the performing arts.

Most Memorable Service Project:
The most memorable service project that I have participated in has been picking up garbage with other members of the track team on mission day.

 

Jared Lopez | SR | Men's Basketball
Lincoln, NE | Lincoln North Star High School
Business Administration Major

Why did you Choose Mount Marty?
I chose MMU because of the family environment.

What is your Favorite Memory at MMU?
Beating Northwestern last season by a full court buzzer beater.

Most Memorable Service Project:
Cleaning the whole basketball locker room!
 

Emma Jarovski | SR | Women's Basketball
Brandon, SD | Brandon Valley High School
Elementary Education Major

Why did you Choose Mount Marty?
I chose Mount Marty because it's close to home, I love the community, it has a great education program, and I had the opportunity to play basketball!

What is your Favorite Memory at MMU?
BLI trips or Beating Morningside on a buzzer beater in OT this year!

Most Memorable Service Project:
All of the Mission Day projects.

 

Lexa Burtzlaff | SR | Track & Field
Whitewood, SD | Newell High School
Exercise Science Pre-Physical Therapy Major

Why did you Choose Mount Marty?
I immediately felt at home and the track team was so welcoming. 

What is your Favorite Memory at MMU?
My favorite memory is Lancer Days with all my friends!

Most Memorable Service Project:
The track team helps work the high school track meets which are fun!

 

Zelie Sorensen | JR | Track & Field
O'Neill, NE | O'Neill Public High School
Accounting Major

Why did you Choose Mount Marty?
I chose Mount Marty because of the sense of community. They make everyone feel like they belong here.

What is your Favorite Memory at MMU?
My favorite memory at MMU is making it to nationals for Track.

Most Memorable Service Project:
My most memorable service project is helping clean up a church for service day. We fixed up the landscaping and repainted parts of the church.